Affidavit of Support Requirements

[Randy CA 0]

The instructions for the Affiavit of Support state that you must submit a letter from your bank stating:

1. Date account opened

2. Total amount deposited for the past year

3. Present balance

I went to my bank (Wells Fargo) and was give a letter that does not have #2 on it. They say it is a form letter that can not be changed and they have never had an issue with it.

Is this true -- you don't need to have your deposits in the letter? I hate to leave it out since this is one of my strong points.

[payxibka 10,047]

The instructions for the Affiavit of Support state that you must submit a letter from your bank stating:

1. Date account opened

2. Total amount deposited for the past year

3. Present balance

I went to my bank (Wells Fargo) and was give a letter that does not have #2 on it. They say it is a form letter that can not be changed and they have never had an issue with it.

Is this true -- you don't need to have your deposits in the letter? I hate to leave it out since this is one of my strong points.

Do you even need to report your assets? Do you have an income shortage you need to cover?

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Ours only had 1 and 3, and we were fine- might depend ion the consulate though.

[Randy CA 0]

Your answer has got me reading the instructions a little different. I have good income, but am self employed. I understood the I-134 to put a heaver burden on the self employed, and although I have a rather high net worth, much of what I own (trust deeds) is not an asset class that show on the I-134 form. And I would like to have every issue that might come up in the interview solidly nailed down.

[payxibka 10,047]

Your answer has got me reading the instructions a little different. I have good income, but am self employed. I understood the I-134 to put a heaver burden on the self employed, and although I have a rather high net worth, much of what I own (trust deeds) is not an asset class that show on the I-134 form. And I would like to have every issue that might come up in the interview solidly nailed down.

If it was me, if you have sufficient income then document it and leave the assets well enough alone.